The parking lots just north of the former Diamond Products building in Lowertown -- the future site of the Saints' new ballpark -- closed Monday as demolition on the site begins.

The lots were used mostly by Market House residents and St. Paul Farmers' Market customers.

The city of St. Paul has worked with residents to find a temporary parking solution, according to a press release, and a collection of lots south of the market with a total of 2,000 spaces are being recommended for farmers' market customers.

"We've been working with the city preparing for this change since January, so we are ready," said St. Paul Grower's Association Manager Jack Gerten in the statement. "There will be an adjustment for visitors, but I think it will work out just fine."

Demolition of the Diamond Products building is slated for completion by October. Once built, the ballpark is expected to draw 400,000 visitors downtown each year.